OREF Multimodal Musculoskeletal Perioperative Pain Management Grant in collaboration with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Foundation
Supports research on non-opioid, multimodal perioperative pain management and regional anesthesia techniques to improve outcomes for orthopaedic surgery patients.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates: August 13, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 15, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $45,000 total; typically awarded for a single year.
Summary: Supports research on non-opioid, multimodal perioperative pain management and regional anesthesia techniques for orthopaedic patients.
Key Information: A CRNA must serve as PI or co-PI; see eligibility for details.
Description
This grant seeks investigator-initiated research proposals in the area of perioperative musculoskeletal pain management, with a strong emphasis on opioid-sparing strategies. Projects should explore non-narcotic, multimodal pain control techniques and/or the safest and most effective regional anesthesia approaches for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery. The program encourages research that includes patient-reported outcomes and functional assessments to improve patient care and recovery.
